: The Board proposes the rule amendment to Rule 61G1-21.002, F.A.C., to clarify language concerning the requirement to monitor continuing professional education records. The rule amendment to Rule 61G1-21.008, F.A.C., is to remove inapplicable text.

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION
Board of Architecture and Interior Design

RULE NO.: RULE TITLE:
61G1-21.002: Organization and Administration
61G1-21.008: Definition of a Complete Application
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: : The Board proposes the rule amendment to Rule 61G1-21.002, F.A.C., to clarify language concerning the requirement to monitor continuing professional education records. The rule amendment to Rule 61G1-21.008, F.A.C., is to remove inapplicable text.
SUMMARY: Language concerning the requirement to monitor continuing professional education records will be clarified in Rule 61G1-21.002, F.A.C. Inapplicable text will be removed from Rule 61G1-21.008, F.A.C.
SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS AND LEGISLATIVE RATIFICATION:
The Agency has determined that this will not have an adverse impact on small business or likely increase directly or indirectly regulatory costs in excess of $200,000 in the aggregate within one year after the implementation of the rule. A SERC has not been prepared by the agency.
The Agency has determined that the proposed rule is not expected to require legislative ratification based on the statement of estimated regulatory costs or if no SERC is required, the information expressly relied upon and described herein: During discussion of the economic impact of this rule at its Board meeting, the Board, based upon the expertise and experience of its members, determined that a Statement of Estimated Regulatory Costs (SERC) was not necessary and that the rule will not require ratification by the Legislature. No person or interested party submitted additional information regarding the economic impact at that time.
Any person who wishes to provide information regarding a statement of estimated regulatory costs, or provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative must do so in writing within 21 days of this notice.
RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 481.215(4), 481.2055 FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 455.271(5), (6), 481.215(5), 481.217 FS.
IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE SCHEDULED AND ANNOUNCED IN THE FAW.
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Anthony Spivey, Executive Director, Board of Architecture and Interior Design, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0750

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

61G1-21.002 Organization and Administration.

There is created the Interior Design Subcommittee on Continuing Education. Subject to the approval of the Board, said Subcommittee shall:

(1) through (2) No change.

(3) Monitor Audit the continuing professional education records of licensees on a sample basis from time to time.

Rulemaking Authority 481.215(4), 481.2055 FS. Law Implemented 481.215(5) FS. History–New 11-29-90, Formerly 21B-21.002, Amended________.

 

61G1-21.008 Definition of a Complete Application.

A complete application to be submitted by licensees and certificate holders who are inactive or delinquent is defined as containing the following:

(1) through (2) No change.

(3) For an individual licensee,

(a) through (b) No change.

(c) If the licensee provided architecture services during the inactive or delinquency period, the name, license number, signature and seal imprint of the architect who supervised the licensee’s work;

(d) A statement by the licensee that the licensee either practiced or did not practice architecture in Florida while in a delinquent or inactive status and whether the licensee practiced under the direct supervision of a duly licensed architect;

(e) through (f) No change.

(4) For a certificate of authorization holder,

(a) through (c) No change.

(d) A statement that the company either has or has not provided architecture services during the period the license was in an inactive or delinquent status with an explanation which summarizes details surrounding the architecture services if provided.

(5) No change.

Rulemaking Specific Authority 481.2055 FS. Law Implemented 455.271(5), (6), 481.217 FS. History–New 8-9-99, Amended________.

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Board of Architecture and Interior Design
NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Board of Architecture and Interior Design
DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: February 10, 2012
DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAW: February 24, 2012